Job Description
Insurance Broker
Location: Belfast
Package: Negotiable + Benefits
ABL Group, the leading insurance broker in Northern Ireland, are looking to recruit a Broker to join their Commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance professional to join a fast-moving & progressive business, where high quality work is rewarded with the opportunities to progress within the organisation.
Duties to be performed in the role will include:
* Liaising with clients directly in the broking, processing and daily administration of new business, mid-term alterations and renewals .
* Working with business strategy and support the development plans for retention and growth of income.
* Provide complete professional insurance advice and service to existing clients.
* Negotiate with underwriters to find the most suitable insurance for client at the best price.
* Ensure clients understand the terms and the extent of the cover provided in line with industry regulations.
* Arrange specialised types of insurance cover. This involves preparing reports for insurance underwriters and surveyors and negotiating with insurers.
* Advise clients on risk management and help to devise new ways to mitigate risks.
* Develop and maintain networks/formal channels within and outside the Company to gain information and develop own breadth of awareness and understanding.
* Ensuring the adherence to New Business and Renewal timeline procedure
* Work closely with Senior Brokers and Account Directors on renewals.
* Maintain relationships with key partners in the market through meetings and providing feedback and updates to the team.
* Raise debits and credits in an accurate and timely manner and liaise with accounts when necessary.
* Ensure the highest standards of customer care, service and client retention
* Provide less experienced staff with support (i.e. technical and underwriting expertise) as and when required.
* Liaise with Claims Department to gather information on clients claim history and impact this will have on future business.
* Carry out periodical reviews on systems and processes currently in place within own areas of responsibility to improve efficiency going forward.
* Keep abreast of and assess the impact of external (such as legal and regulatory) changes as they relate to the role.
* Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as the Board may request from time to time.
Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a broker/account handler role
* Professional qualification – CII or working towards professional qualifications
* Interpersonal / Communication skills
* Flexible and adaptable to change
* Collaboration and teamwork
* Strong trading skills
* Strong organisational skills
* Relationship management (Internal & External)
* Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable
* Experience using Acturis system
For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley on 07919 225557.